Introduction
1. Life is full of surprises!
2. Four Surprises in the biblical narrative in Matthew chapter 2.
Surprise 1
THE UNEXPECTED SEEKERS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE (vv.1-2)
Surprise 2
THE ‘COULDN’T-CARE-LESS’ REJECTORS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE — HEROD AND THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS (vv.3-8)
Surprise 3
THE WAY GOD CHOOSES TO DELIVER (vv.9-18)
Surprise 4
THE WAY THE ANCIENT ORACLES WERE FULFILLED (vv.13-23)
Conclusion
Jesus – King of kings and Lord of lords!
Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 3:1–4:16
Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Ps Ann Chan (BPJ), Rev Sharon Fong (WDL) & Ps Benjamin Sun (East)
